{"id":2194,"date":"2021-11-01T13:09:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T13:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.clooper.com\/?p=2194"},"modified":"2022-01-27T16:39:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T16:39:05","slug":"what-is-an-emotional-support-animal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/what-is-an-emotional-support-animal","title":{"rendered":"So, What Is An Emotional Support Animal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Emotional Support Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many tenants have domestic animals such as cats or dogs, some may require an emotional support animal. Although an emotional support animal can be a cat or a dog, they are more than just your normal<\/em> pet. An ESA is an additional subscription for patients who struggle with mental health or disabilities. It also provides therapeutic and remedial companionship to someone struggling with a mental disorder. Not only does an ESA offer restorative and comforting support, but they also aid in-home healthcare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS AND SERVICE DOGS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2010 a new law was introduced, making it unlawful for landlords to refuse assistance dogs in rental property. Meaning that \u201ceven if the landlord has a no pet policy, they can not refuse a prospective tenant with a guide dog\u201d<\/em>. This law has tremendously benefited tenants who have assistant dogs over the years, whereas those who require an ESA continue to face challenges with housing. There are no laws that recognize ESA’s. For this reason, a landlord with a “no pet clause”<\/em> can refuse a prospective tenant with an ESA. Alternatively, prospective tenants with an ESA can receive a signed letter from a licensed mental health professional. The letter should provide credible evidence that their diagnosis requires an ESA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The letter is considered as a \u2018reasonable adjustment<\/em>\u2019. A reasonable adjustment<\/em> is part of the equality act 2010. It provides prospective tenants with disabilities access to a rental property with additional adjustments, that accommodates their disability. Adjustments such as ramps or accessible door handles. Even brightly coloured walls just to name a few! An emotional support animal, <\/strong>ESA, also qualifies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT LETTER <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every landlord a tenant encounters is different. Depending on the nature of your relationship, you can inform them of your ESA through conversation. However, we advise a written letter, as it is more formal. The letter must cover all bases, including why this request is justifiable. At Clooper<\/a>, we have got your back! Here is what an ESA letter should include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n